Inspectors general at federal agencies usually investigate accusations of fraud, abuse and other wrongdoing in their departments.

High gasoline prices in the Midwest prompted the federal government to investigate accusations of price-gouging by oil companies.

The inquiry is part of an expanded effort by federal authorities to investigate accusations of corruption among public officials.

He also formed a sexual misconduct review board that has been investigating new accusations of abuse from the 1980's or earlier.

Officials said she was concerned that he would be responsible for investigating accusations of wrongdoing, including sexual harassment.

He has also investigated accusations of misconduct that may prove untrue.

Her friends have said she was concerned about General Smith's appointment to a position responsible, among other things, for investigating accusations of sexual harassment.

And many boards do not have the power to act or the money to investigate accusations of malpractice.

And the Senate overwhelmingly rejected, 30 to 67, a move to create an independent ethics office to investigate accusations of abuse.

There is no way to investigate accusations against Hutu.